OGUNDARE, J.S.C (Delivering the Leading Judgment): In suit No. HU/7/74, Abraham Agwu and Onyebuchi Amaechi, for themselves and as representing Umuohu-Azueke community of Ndume-Ibeku sued Onyemakfe Nwakwuruibe, Odum Awomukwu and Nnesirionye Obike in the Umuahia Judicial Division of the High Court of former East Central State, claiming -
"(a) Declaration of title to all that lot piece or parcel of land known as and called 'Okpula Umuohu' situate at Umuohu, Azueke, Ndume, Ibeku within the Umuahia Judicial Division - annual rental value N10.00.
(b) N1,000.00 being special and general damages for trespass upon the said land.
(c) Injunction permanently restraining the defendants, their servants, agents and/or workmen from further entry upon or interference with the said land."
The defendants were, with leave of court, allowed to defend as representatives of the Ihie community of Ndume-Ibeku. In another action, HU/8/74 instituted in the same court and about the same time, that is February 19…